Wealth Advisor John Young raising funds for Red Deer’s Canada Games Celebration Plaza

John Young is a perfect fit for the 2018 Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off. The 37 year old Red Deer native is branch manager of RBC Dominion Securities and one their Investment Advisors.

“The Canada Winter Games will leave a significant legacy and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

John Young

John is active in the community, spending time on the boards of the Red Deer and District Community Foundation and Affairs of the Arts. He’s involved in the 2019 Canada Winter Games as well, helping on the audit and Finance Committee.

John and his wife Melissa have two daughters. There’s no doubt the Young family will form many happy memories at the Canada Games Celebration Plaza. Certainly they’ll be able to look back proudly after the 2018 Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off and feel good about all the time and effort John is putting in for this Canada Games Legacy project.

Here are some artist renderings of our future community space, Canada Games Celebration Plaza!

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Please support your Celebrity Dancers in the 2018 Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off! For more information go to CelebrityDanceOff.Ca

CELEBRATING THE GOOD WORKS IN OUR COMMUNITY
A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
The Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off (SCDO) is a community builder initiative that brings together the professional dance community, community leaders, the business community and many talented volunteers to build awareness and raise funds for the great works happening in our community. It's about Red Deer coming together to Share the Magic!
RED DEER'S PREMIER ANNUAL GALA
Every year 8 community leaders step out of their comfort zone accepting the challenge to raise $15,000 for a chosen charity and, with the assistance of a professional dance instructor, learn a dance routine which he/she will perform on the night of the event. It is a sold-out event! Over eight hundred people from all walks of life attend the event supporting their favourite dance couple and the chosen charity. By now the audience is hyped right up and eager to hit the dance floor so the evening closes with a public dance with the popular Calgary band Dr. Zeus and the Who!

Todd Simenson is Stantec’s Regional Leader for Alberta North and the Territories. He began his career with Stantec 30 years ago in Saskatoon, then moved to Whitehorse in 1988. In 1999 he moved his family from Whitehorse to Red Deer, where he is now managing and mentoring teams working on some of Stantec’s largest and most-unique infrastructure projects.

As you’ll hear in his interview, Todd is a team player and he’s really passionate his community. When not working or dancing you can find Todd enjoying his other passions including coaching and supporting his kid’s sports.

My Story…

It’s a little-known fact that Engineers can dance, and at the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2018, I will show the world it’s true. I’m Todd Simenson, Stantec’s Vice President for Alberta North and Territories in Red Deer. I have been part this amazing community for 19 years and I’ve always been proud of how everyone comes together to support good causes and major community events. Our office supports many charities and causes in Central Alberta and I’m thrilled to put my dance skills to the test in support of the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

Sports has always been an important part of my family’s life, and I’ve remained active as a competitor, coach, and spectator in sports like hockey, lacrosse, and boxing my entire life.

I am excited for the upcoming 2019 Canada Winter Games and honoured to be part of the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2018. Red Deer is Ready, and I will be too!

Duane Daines back in the spotlight… this time as a dancer

Duane’s Story…

“I hope they, and anybody else, will see that you can do whatever you want, no matter what.”

Duane Daines was four years old when his father sat him on his first horse and handed Duane the reins. Duane’s determination, tireless work ethic and natural abilities resulted in a 17-year professional rodeo career that produced 13 Canadian Finals Rodeo appearances and nine National Finals Rodeo appearances. An injury sidelined Duane from the sport he loved in the mid-90’s

“I was born and raised in Innisfail and travelled across North America in the rodeo world. I have always been proud of my roots here in Central Alberta and am happy to do my part, supporting Red Deer and the Canada Games Celebration Plaza. It was a real honor to be asked to be part of the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off. The easy way out would have been to gracefully decline. When I asked my best friend, my wife Cheryl, she said “Go for it!” It will definitely be a challenge for me but we all have to take on life’s challenges every day. I am so proud of my three daughters who are on their own life journey. I hope they, and anybody else, will see that you can do whatever you want, no matter what.”

Duane is dancing with professional dance partner Natalie Brooks.

Here are some artist renderings of our future community space, Canada Games Celebration Plaza!

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Please support your Celebrity Dancers in the 2018 Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off! For more information go to CelebrityDanceOff.Ca